Why does the noun Minibar have the article die?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Minibar

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Minibareine Minibar—
Akkusativdie Minibareine Minibar—
Dativder Minibareiner Minibar—
Genitivder Minibareiner Minibar—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Minibar in different cases.

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Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Minibar?

It is die Minibar. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Minibar is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Minibar?

The plural form of die Minibar is die Minibars. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Minibar mean in English?

The German word die Minibar translates to “minibar” in English.

How do you decline die Minibar?

Like all German nouns, Minibar changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Minibar
  • Akkusativ: die Minibar
  • Dativ: der Minibar
  • Genitiv: der Minibar

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.